Where is "The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" by GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de?

"The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" is held in the permanent collection of Private collection.

Which museum has "The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)"?

"The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" is on display at Private collection.

Who painted "The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" and when?

"The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" was painted by GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de in 1786-87.

What are the dimensions of "The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)"?

"The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" measures 169 × 88 cm.

What art movement is "The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" associated with?

"The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)" is a work of Spanish, Classicism & Romanticism, painted by GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de.

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de: The Greasy Pole (La Cucana)

✦ GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de

🖼 The Greasy Pole (La Cucana), 1786-87

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 169 × 88 cm

▣ Private collection

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Chaotic energy erupts as figures scramble up a slippery pole, their bodies contorted in desperate struggle rendered with dynamic brushwork. Goya captures popular Spanish festival entertainment with satirical edge, revealing human folly and social hierarchy through carnival spectacle.

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E. H. Gombrich

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